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About me - Helen Zarocostas

Hi there, I'm new here and giving it a try. I'm a grandmother who loves to write and loves to encourage her grandchildren to try also.
My most successful work so far was winning an international playwrite competition. What a thrill that was and then to travel

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 423 of 828

"THE LONG NIGHT" My fears surface it's quiet and dark A soft light glows Still its dark. I'm going to die I see it in their faces My family cry I have no pain want no help I want to die awake. I'll only do this once want to get it right. Say good bye. The night is nearly over my body betrayed me. But at this hour, - I sweat ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Living with cancer as a family: 13 of 21

I'm a breast cancer survivor, it's nine years now and my oncology surgeon says that's a great sign. Doctors never say the word cured, they prefer remission. I still remember every detail of the examinations, biopsies and Mammograms. Each one brought more devastating news of how big and dangerous my "lump' was and my level of...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Eyes: 135 of 170

EYES THAT SEE. Eyes that see the dusty plain The mountains in their splendor Pounding seas that will not tame the shore in slow surrender. Eyes that see the busy stream The lake of still cold water Rocks that in the sunshine gleam The cascade that won't falter. Eyes that see the city heat The people throng about A tram that ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?: 112 of 133

Finding myself divorced, broke, and with no real qualifications at the age of forty was my big wake up call. I had to get a job so I could support my teenage sons but I didn't want to spend the rest of my life in something dead end, poorly paid and unfulfilling. I applied for government assistance that was available to someo...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Meaning of life: 186 of 193

"I'm going to die" My fears surface, it's quiet and dark A soft light glows, still it feels dark I am going to die I see it in their faces My family cry.We don't want to part No, I have no pain, want no help. I want to die awake. Only do this once, I've said all I need to say lived life well, said goodbye to all But at this ...